Zurich climate is essentially continental with the moderating effects of warm winds blowing from the Atlantic Ocean. The mild climate of Zurich all the year round has made the city a much favored tourist destination of Europe.
Characteristic Features of Zurich Climate
Zurich Weather is more or less pleasant during the summers with out any great temperature variations. In Zurich, the summer season lasts from June to September and the average monthly temperature remains at 25°C. Some amount of rainfall is common during the summer months.
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With the advent of monsoon in the month of June, the weather in Zurich becomes soggy in nature. In fact, the period from June to August are considered to be the wettest months of the year. December, January and February are the coldest months of the year with average temperature reaching as low as -11°C.
Though, Zurich is surrounded by high mountains, it experiences a mild climate due to the influence of the West European Atlantic climatic conditions, which in turn is influenced by the Eastern European Continental Climate and the Gulf Stream. This unique characteristic of Zurich climate makes it one of the most coveted travel destination in the whole of Europe.
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